Life, 1928-03-29 · page 9 of 34
Life — March 29, 1928 — page 9: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Life Magazine Page Analysis This page contains three distinct items: 1. **"Two Writers Who Write the 'Two-Something-or-Others-Get-Together' Stuff"** — A humorous column by D.L. Cofie mocking writers who produce formulaic stories with predictable titles about pairs getting together (like "Two Harmonica Enthusiasts Get Together"). The satire targets repetitive, mass-produced magazine fiction. 2. **"Brides of the Times"** — A brief joke about marriage announcements, featuring an illustration of well-dressed couples. 3. **"The Society Editor Covers a Prizefight"** — An article describing a high-society reception where wealthy patrons (Mr. Joe Dugan and Mr. Rex Ticket) hosted an art exhibition. The humor likely derives from contrasting elegant society etiquette with the rough sport of boxing, though the specific "prizefight" reference remains unclear from the visible text.